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# **transmission additive**

**Skip it****52/100 **

a small market ($668K/yr) — transmission additive doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$668K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+215.8%**

**Products**

**18**

**Brands**

**7**

was 3 a year ago

**Sellers**

**193**

**Price range**

**$9.76–$81.04**

**Returns**

**1.1%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**37**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**36**

 ×0.10

Returns

**91**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +215.8% year over year.

10K5KSpike '24Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Lubegard62% - Lucas Oil27% - XADO4% - Stevens Lake Parts2% - atp automotive2% - Rislone1% - Other (1 brands)1%

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 7 brands and 193 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**7 **▲rising

was 3 a year ago

**Sellers**

**193**

**Top 5 brand share**

**97%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318b+k9n-TL.jpg) [**Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fix**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JMLQU)

Lubegard$9.764.6★6,06924%▼falling

2
![Lucas Oil Transmission Fix Bottle Red 12 oz. 10009 - 1 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411XKIvi2BL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil Transmission Fix Bottle Red 12 oz. 10009 - 1 Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ARTZPO)

Lucas Oil$13.934.7★8,28516%▼falling

3
![Lubegard 60902 Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QI8DWS5pL.jpg) [**Lubegard 60902 Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007ZAJRM)

Lubegard$12.124.6★2,8559%▲rising

4
![Lubegard 63010 Platinum Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SkigTOpPL.jpg) [**Lubegard 63010 Platinum Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MB57UI)

Lubegard$14.394.6★1,8429%▲rising

5
![Lubegard 19610 Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx 2 Ounce 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418sS3+07hL.jpg) [**Lubegard 19610 Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx 2 Ounce 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00337DUEU)

Lubegard$16.534.5★3,5477%▼falling

6
![Lucas Transmission Fix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31U4edk25kL.jpg) [**Lucas Transmission Fix**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ6XS5C)

Lucas Oil$24.774.4★856%▲rising

7
![Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx (2 oz.) - 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512Ecn2sMbL.jpg) [**Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx (2 oz.) - 12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RG7RPRK)

Lubegard$81.044.7★875%▲rising

8
![Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fixx 2 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G3tD849XL.jpg) [**Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fixx 2 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3Z32MK)

Lubegard$11.554.6★4814%▲rising

9
![XADO EX120 Automatic Transmission Fix - Treatment for CVT & Other Gearbox Types | ATF Additive & Protectant - Reduces Sticking Shudder and Slipping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DSKJkKhAL.jpg) [**XADO EX120 Automatic Transmission Fix - Treatment for CVT & Other Gearbox Types | ATF Additive & Protectant - Reduces Sticking Shudder and Slipping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079KRFAW)

XADO$21.484.3★1,4462%—flat

10

![One Fits Lucas Transmission Fix Various Applications & Models](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SqRk1IQoL.jpg) [**One Fits Lucas Transmission Fix Various Applications & Models**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GVFDZC2)

Stevens Lake Parts$30.834.4★32%▲rising

11

![Lucas Oil 10599 Anti-Squawk/Anti-Shudder Additive - 16 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NZd4Jc4LL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10599 Anti-Squawk/Anti-Shudder Additive - 16 Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFGZPA)

Lucas Oil$20.734.6★1722%—flat

12

![Lucas Oil 10441 Automatic Transmission Fluid Conditioner - 20 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318GT2nT-AL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10441 Automatic Transmission Fluid Conditioner - 20 Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JU71YG)

Lucas Oil$13.094.7★1,2752%▼falling

13

![DR TRANNY LUBEGARD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INSTANT SHUDDER FIX 6 PACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NxpMJ2F9L.jpg) [**DR TRANNY LUBEGARD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INSTANT SHUDDER FIX 6 PACK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OQPO8C)

Lubegard$39.944.7★4602%▼falling

14

![XADO AMC Automatic Transmission Additive Hard Shifting Instant Shudder Fixx - Atomic Metal Conditioner Maximum Slip Fix (Syringe 30ml)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y52pOwwaL.jpg) [**XADO AMC Automatic Transmission Additive Hard Shifting Instant Shudder Fixx - Atomic Metal Conditioner Maximum Slip Fix (Syringe 30ml)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ8MW2L)

XADO$30.044.3★2342%▲rising

15

![ATP AT-222 Automatic Transmission Instant Shudder Fix - 2 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oyB9xgt8L.jpg) [**ATP AT-222 Automatic Transmission Instant Shudder Fix - 2 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1ZQLE)

atp automotive$12.284.5★1642%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 18 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318b+k9n-TL.jpg)**Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fix** Lubegard**$9.76**4.6★6,069 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JMLQU) [![Lucas Oil Transmission Fix Bottle Red 12 oz. 10009 - 1 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411XKIvi2BL.jpg)**Lucas Oil Transmission Fix Bottle Red 12 oz. 10009 - 1 Each** Lucas Oil**$13.93**4.7★8,285 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ARTZPO) [![Lubegard 60902 Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QI8DWS5pL.jpg)**Lubegard 60902 Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz** Lubegard**$12.12**4.6★2,855 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007ZAJRM) [![Lubegard 63010 Platinum Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SkigTOpPL.jpg)**Lubegard 63010 Platinum Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant 10 oz.** Lubegard**$14.39**4.6★1,842 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MB57UI) [![Lubegard 19610 Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx 2 Ounce 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418sS3+07hL.jpg)**Lubegard 19610 Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx 2 Ounce 2 Pack** Lubegard**$16.53**4.5★3,547 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00337DUEU) [![Lucas Transmission Fix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31U4edk25kL.jpg)**Lucas Transmission Fix** Lucas Oil**$24.77**4.4★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ6XS5C) [![Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx (2 oz.) - 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512Ecn2sMbL.jpg)**Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx (2 oz.) - 12 Pack** Lubegard**$81.04**4.7★87 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RG7RPRK) [![Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fixx 2 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G3tD849XL.jpg)**Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fixx 2 oz.** Lubegard**$11.55**4.6★481 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3Z32MK)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Efficiency**27%

*“It does work”*

**Quality-Overall**23%

*“Satisfied with how well this item performs”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“WORKS AS ADVERTISED”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Worth every penny”*

**Lubrication**5%

*“This Lubeguard is the best”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Perfect the only transmission shudder that I found that really does work”*

**Maintenance And Repair**3%

*“highly recommend the fix”*

**Durability**3%

*“durability is good since I still running it my car without shuttering”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy To use”*

**Grip**2%

*“It no longer slips”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**33%

*“Doesn't fix my suhdder”*

**Maintenance And Repair**9%

*“While it's not a substitute for major repairs”*

**Leak-Proof**8%

*“Had an issue with my transmission fluid slowly leaking”*

**Heating**5%

*“It honestly took me more to warm up the transmission than to jack it up”*

**Grip**5%

*“Causes slipping”*

**Filtration**4%

*“It could have been changing the filter”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Kind of pricy”*

**Lubrication**4%

*“Leave some old oil in it”*

**Thickness**3%

*“To Thick”*

**Durability**3%

*“Probably needs to break in”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall40% - Functionality-Overall13% - Value For Money11% - Leak-Proof10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Assembly/Installation4% - Size-Overall4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Maintenance And Repair2% - Ease Of Use1%